Mobilizon

Self-Hosted

Open-source federated alternative to Meetup and Eventbrite

Overview

Mobilizon is a federated event management platform for creating, sharing, and discovering events while retaining data control. It uses ActivityPub to integrate with the Fediverse, so events are accessible across instances. Features include RSVP tracking, location tagging, group events, and privacy settings (public/private/unlisted). Deployable via Docker Compose, self-hosted instances offer full branding customization and data autonomy, ideal for privacy-focused communities.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  mobilizon:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: mobilizon
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Federated event sharing via ActivityPub (Fediverse integration)
RSVP management and attendance tracking
Flexible event privacy controls

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Mobilizon hard to install?

Mobilizon uses Docker Compose for easy deployment, with official step-by-step docs. Basic server and Docker familiarity helps, but the setup is straightforward for most self-hosting enthusiasts.

? Is it a good alternative to Meetup?

Yes! It offers RSVP tracking and location sharing plus federation and privacy benefits. Perfect for communities avoiding Meetup’s fees and data collection.

? Is Mobilizon completely free?

Mobilizon is 100% open-source (AGPLv3). It’s free to use, self-host, or modify—no hidden costs. Self-hosting may have server expenses, but the software itself is free.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Polls and Events

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Data privacy-focused (self-hosted or federated instances)
⊕ No subscription fees or vendor lock-in
⊕ Cross-instance event discovery in the Fediverse

Cons

⊖ Requires basic server/Docker knowledge for self-hosting
⊖ Smaller user base than proprietary platforms like Meetup
⊖ Limited third-party integrations in core version